IBM FlashSystem 710 User Manual

IBM FlashSystem 710

User's Guide

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Revision 3, 4/2014

IBM FlashSystem 710

User's Guide

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Revision 3, 4/2014

Note

Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “Safety notices” on page v, “Notices” on
page 23, the IBM Systems Safety Notices manual, G229-9054, and the IBM Environmental Notices and User Guide, Z125–5823.

This edition applies to IBM FlashSystem and to all subsequent releases and modifications until otherwise indicated
in new editions.

© Copyright IBM Corporation 2013, 2014.

US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract
with IBM Corp.

Contents

Safety notices ............v

IBM FlashSystem 710 User’s Guide . . . 1

Introduction ..............1

System components ...........1

Power requirements ...........1

Reliability functions ...........1

System management functions .......1

Reviewing your shipment ..........1

Unpacking ..............1

Rack mounting ............2

System connections ............3

Installing a host bus adapter or host channel

adapter in the host system.........3

Fibre Channel interface bandwidth .....4

Host bus adapter settings ........4

PCI bus selection and performance .....4

Processor performance factors ......5

Connecting the Fibre Channel or InfiniBand ports 5
Connecting the system to a management network 5

Connecting power to the system.......6

Getting started..............7

System initialization ...........7

Front panel display overview........8

Controlling system power with the front panel

display ...............8

Powering off the system ........9

Restarting the system .........9

Automatic shutdown .........9

Configuring the management controller port using

the front panel display ..........9

Configuring a static IP address ......10

Configuring DHCP ..........11

Additional system management options ....11

Connecting by using Telnet and SSH ....11

Connecting by using the web management

interface .............11

Monitoring by using SNMP .......12

Web interface basics ..........12

Acquiring the system IP address ......12

Accessing the web interface ........12

Configuring the management controller port by

using the web interface .........13

Terawatch ..............13

Managing security with the web interface . . . 13

Default accounts...........13

Changing passwords .........13

Adding users ............14

Lightweight Directory Access Protocol . . . 14

Storage modes ............15

Maximum capacity ..........15

Data acquisition ...........15

JBOF ..............15

Active spare ............15

Creating logical units ..........15

Logical unit access policies .......16

Adding an access policy to a logical unit . . 16

Logical unit masking .........17

Viewing the system logs with the web interface 18

Accessing the system event log ......18

Accessing the system report .......18

Configuring the mail service settings . . . 18

Clearing the system event log ......18

Statistic log .............18

Viewing statistics logs .........19

Configuring logged statistics ......19

Upgrading the system software and firmware . . 19

Saving and restoring the configuration ....20

Monitoring tasks ...........20

Troubleshooting .............20

Front panel display ...........20

System event log ...........21

System report.............21

Reformatting uninitialized flashcards .....21

Monitoring battery health ........21

Parts replacement information ........22

Notices ..............23

Trademarks ..............24

Electronic emission notices .........24

Class A Notices ............25

Class B Notices ............28

Terms and conditions ...........31

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iv IBM FlashSystem 710: User's Guide

Safety notices

Safety notices may be printed throughout this guide:
v DANGER notices call attention to a situation that is potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to

people.

v CAUTION notices call attention to a situation that is potentially hazardous to people because of some

existing condition.

v Attention notices call attention to the possibility of damage to a program, device, system, or data.

World Trade safety information

Several countries require the safety information contained in product publications to be presented in their
national languages. If this requirement applies to your country, safety information documentation is
included in the publications package (such as in printed documentation, on DVD, or as part of the
product) shipped with the product. The documentation contains the safety information in your national
language with references to the U.S. English source. Before using a U.S. English publication to install,
operate, or service this product, you must first become familiar with the related safety information
documentation. You should also refer to the safety information documentation any time you do not
clearly understand any safety information in the U.S. English publications.

Replacement or additional copies of safety information documentation can be obtained by calling the IBM
Hotline at 1-800-300-8751.

German safety information

Das Produkt ist nicht für den Einsatz an Bildschirmarbeitsplätzen im Sinne§2der
Bildschirmarbeitsverordnung geeignet.

Laser safety information

IBM®servers can use I/O cards or features that are fiber-optic based and that utilize lasers or LEDs.

Laser compliance

IBM servers may be installed inside or outside of an IT equipment rack.

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DANGER

When working on or around the system, observe the following precautions:

Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To
avoid a shock hazard:
v Connect power to this unit only with the IBM provided power cord. Do not use the IBM

provided power cord for any other product.

v Do not open or service any power supply assembly.
v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration

of this product during an electrical storm.

v The product might be equipped with multiple power cords. To remove all hazardous voltages,

disconnect all power cords.

v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. Ensure that the outlet

supplies proper voltage and phase rotation according to the system rating plate.

v Connect any equipment that will be attached to this product to properly wired outlets.
v When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables.
v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or structural damage.
v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before

you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration
procedures.

v Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following procedures when installing, moving,

or opening covers on this product or attached devices.

To Disconnect:

1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise).

2. Remove the power cords from the outlets.

3. Remove the signal cables from the connectors.

4. Remove all cables from the devices.

To Connect:

1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise).

2. Attach all cables to the devices.

3. Attach the signal cables to the connectors.

4. Attach the power cords to the outlets.

5. Turn on the devices.

(D005)

DANGER

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Observe the following precautions when working on or around your IT rack system:

v Heavy equipment–personal injury or equipment damage might result if mishandled.

v Always lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet.

v Always install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet.

v To avoid hazardous conditions due to uneven mechanical loading, always install the heaviest

devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet. Always install servers and optional devices starting
from the bottom of the rack cabinet.

v Rack-mounted devices are not to be used as shelves or work spaces. Do not place objects on top

of rack-mounted devices.

v Each rack cabinet might have more than one power cord. Be sure to disconnect all power cords in

the rack cabinet when directed to disconnect power during servicing.

v Connect all devices installed in a rack cabinet to power devices installed in the same rack

cabinet. Do not plug a power cord from a device installed in one rack cabinet into a power
device installed in a different rack cabinet.

v An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on the metal parts of

the system or the devices that attach to the system. It is the responsibility of the customer to
ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock.

CAUTION

v Do not install a unit in a rack where the internal rack ambient temperatures will exceed the

manufacturer's recommended ambient temperature for all your rack-mounted devices.

v Do not install a unit in a rack where the air flow is compromised. Ensure that air flow is not

blocked or reduced on any side, front, or back of a unit used for air flow through the unit.

v Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit so that

overloading of the circuits does not compromise the supply wiring or overcurrent protection. To
provide the correct power connection to a rack, refer to the rating labels located on the
equipment in the rack to determine the total power requirement of the supply circuit.

v (For sliding drawers.) Do not pull out or install any drawer or feature if the rack stabilizer brackets

are not attached to the rack. Do not pull out more than one drawer at a time. The rack might
become unstable if you pull out more than one drawer at a time.

v (For fixed drawers.) This drawer is a fixed drawer and must not be moved for servicing unless

specified by the manufacturer. Attempting to move the drawer partially or completely out of the
rack might cause the rack to become unstable or cause the drawer to fall out of the rack.

(R001)

Safety notices vii

CAUTION:
Removing components from the upper positions in the rack cabinet improves rack stability during
relocation. Follow these general guidelines whenever you relocate a populated rack cabinet within a
room or building:

v Reduce the weight of the rack cabinet by removing equipment starting at the top of the rack

cabinet. When possible, restore the rack cabinet to the configuration of the rack cabinet as you
received it. If this configuration is not known, you must observe the following precautions:

– Remove all devices in the 32U position and above.

– Ensure that the heaviest devices are installed in the bottom of the rack cabinet.

– Ensure that there are no empty U-levels between devices installed in the rack cabinet below the

32U level.

v If the rack cabinet you are relocating is part of a suite of rack cabinets, detach the rack cabinet from

the suite.

v Inspect the route that you plan to take to eliminate potential hazards.

v Verify that the route that you choose can support the weight of the loaded rack cabinet. Refer to the

documentation that comes with your rack cabinet for the weight of a loaded rack cabinet.

v Verify that all door openings are at least 760 x 230 mm (30 x 80 in.).

v Ensure that all devices, shelves, drawers, doors, and cables are secure.

v Ensure that the four leveling pads are raised to their highest position.

v Ensure that there is no stabilizer bracket installed on the rack cabinet during movement.

v Do not use a ramp inclined at more than 10 degrees.

v When the rack cabinet is in the new location, complete the following steps:

– Lower the four leveling pads.

– Install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet.

– If you removed any devices from the rack cabinet, repopulate the rack cabinet from the lowest

position to the highest position.

v If a long-distance relocation is required, restore the rack cabinet to the configuration of the rack

cabinet as you received it. Pack the rack cabinet in the original packaging material, or equivalent.
Also lower the leveling pads to raise the casters off of the pallet and bolt the rack cabinet to the
pallet.

(R002)

(L001)

(L002)

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(L003)

or

All lasers are certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR Subchapter J for class
1 laser products. Outside the U.S., they are certified to be in compliance with IEC 60825 as a class 1 laser
product. Consult the label on each part for laser certification numbers and approval information.

CAUTION:
This product might contain one or more of the following devices: CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive,
DVD-RAM drive, or laser module, which are Class 1 laser products. Note the following information:

v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to

hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device.

v Use of the controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein

might result in hazardous radiation exposure.

(C026)

Safety notices ix

CAUTION:
Data processing environments can contain equipment transmitting on system links with laser modules
that operate at greater than Class 1 power levels. For this reason, never look into the end of an optical
fiber cable or open receptacle. (C027)

CAUTION:
This product contains a Class 1M laser. Do not view directly with optical instruments. (C028)

CAUTION:
Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following
information: laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical
instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. (C030)

CAUTION:
The battery contains lithium. To avoid possible explosion, do not burn or charge the battery.

Do Not:

v ___ Throw or immerse into water
v ___ Heat to more than 100°C (212°F)
v ___ Repair or disassemble

Exchange only with the IBM-approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local
regulations. In the United States, IBM has a process for the collection of this battery. For information,
call 1-800-426-4333. Have the IBM part number for the battery unit available when you call. (C003)

Power and cabling information for NEBS (Network Equipment-Building System)
GR-1089-CORE

The following comments apply to the IBM servers that have been designated as conforming to NEBS
(Network Equipment-Building System) GR-1089-CORE:

The equipment is suitable for installation in the following:

v Network telecommunications facilities
v Locations where the NEC (National Electrical Code) applies

The intrabuilding ports of this equipment are suitable for connection to intrabuilding or unexposed
wiring or cabling only. The intrabuilding ports of this equipment must not be metallically connected to the
interfaces that connect to the OSP (outside plant) or its wiring. These interfaces are designed for use as
intrabuilding interfaces only (Type 2 or Type 4 ports as described in GR-1089-CORE) and require isolation
from the exposed OSP cabling. The addition of primary protectors is not sufficient protection to connect
these interfaces metallically to OSP wiring.

Note: All Ethernet cables must be shielded and grounded at both ends.

The ac-powered system does not require the use of an external surge protection device (SPD).

The dc-powered system employs an isolated DC return (DC-I) design. The DC battery return terminal
shall not be connected to the chassis or frame ground.

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IBM FlashSystem 710 User’s Guide

Learn about setting up, configuring, and managing the IBM FlashSystem™710.

Introduction

Use this information to learn about the IBM FlashSystem and its features.

System components

The IBM FlashSystem components include data storage capacity, controller slots, a front panel display for
configuration, and Ethernet capacities.

The system components of the IBM FlashSystem 710 include the following features:

v Up to 5 TB of usable data storage capacity
v Two controller slots that can contain a mixture of dual-ported 8 Gb Fibre Channel (FC) or Quad Data

Rate (QDR) InfiniBand controllers

v A front panel display for configuration and monitoring
v An Ethernet monitoring port

Power requirements

A fully configured IBM FlashSystem 710 requires approximately 350 watts of power.

The system includes two hot-swappable power modules that are auto-ranging (they accept either 110 V
ac or 220 V ac).

Reliability functions

The storage system is designed to offer high reliability.

The storage system’s standard functions include modular flash memory, fully redundant, hot-swappable
power supplies, external alerts by using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), and redundant
data paths.

System management functions

Basic management operations, including manual shutdown and alerts, are available from the front panel
screen.

Full monitoring and configuration capabilities are available over any browser by a password-protected

™

applet, and through a command-line interface over Telnet or Secure Shell (SSH). The system is fully

Java
SNMP v2c-compatible and can provide notification of system events though email.

Reviewing your shipment

Reviewing your shipment is an important first step in ensuring an accurate order.

Unpacking

Refer to the packing list when you unpack your system.

Your system is supplied with a packing list. Ensure that you received all of the components listed.

1. Examine the external chassis for any damage that might have occurred during shipping.

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2. Inspect the interface plate for any screws that might have loosened during shipping.

3. Inspect the front panel display for damage.

4. Report any meaningful damage.

Rack mounting

The storage system is provided with the slides and hardware that is needed to install it into a standard
19-inch rack, in a 1U space.

See the rack installation documentation that is supplied with the rack kit for details on installing the
storage system in a rack.

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